Iberian ham, wine, cheese and paprika make up the fab four of the gastronomy of Extremadura. But there is a lot more to discover that you may be less familiar with, although there is no doubt that this will be just as interesting to the palate. The biggest surprise may well be the magniďŹ cent irrigated fertile plains and sierras: Extremadura is the largest Spanish producer of rice, tomato, cherries, raspberries, fruit with stones, paprika, and ďŹ gs and this is less generally known. In our extensive districts the best meats are produced, including those of their abundant game and other wild delicacies such as mushrooms, Spanish oyster thistle, and asparagus. In the uplands we have the sweetest honey and in its streams excellent trout.
The gastronomy of Extremadura is essentially based on the land and its fruits
Oi
Oil
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Pa
Honey
Paprika
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Ch
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Ki
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Game
Chestnuts
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Veal
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Mu
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